By Canadian Press

Winnipeg Jets sign free-agent centre Nate Thompson to one-year contract

Oct 10, 2020 | 2:22 PM

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets signed veteran centre Nate Thompson to a one-year, US$750,000 contract Saturday.

The 36-year-old from Anchorage, Alaska has 62 goals and 156 goals in 767 career NHL games over 13 seasons with eight different organizations.

Thompson split 2019-20 between the Montreal Canadiens and Philadelphia Flyers, finishing with four goals and 15 points in 70 games.

He has added 19 points (eight goals, 11 assists) in 78 post-season contests.

Thompson was originally drafted by the Boston Bruins in the sixth round (183rd overall) in the 2003 NHL Draft.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 10, 2020.

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